Lagos state government announces traffic diversion at Iyana Iba interchange bridge

In continuation of the ongoing construction on Lagos-Badagry expressway which is now reached an advanced stage, the Lagos state government will be diverting traffic as it embark on the casting of Iyana Iba interchange bridge round deck on Saturday,  February 12, 2022 for duration of 24 hours.

In a statement released by the ministry of transportation, the commissioner, Frederic Oladeinde explained that the state government was poised to complete the road works up to Okokomaiko as announced earlier. 

Highlighting the diversion plan, the transport commissioner stated that motorists on the service lane inbound Lagos will be diverted to NEPA road from Okokomaiko/Alaba Rago axis to access Olojo drive to connect Alaba international market and Volkswagen bus stop inward Mile 2 to proceed with their journey.

In the same vein, traffic on the service lane inbound Lagos heading towards Volkswagen, Mile 2 and LASU axis will be diverted to the toll lane/LRMT Corridor to re-connect the Lagos bound lane by Volkswagen for their desired destinations, while motorists inward Badagry and Iba will make use of the service lane from Baracks to Lasu and Okokomaiko to continue their Journey.

Assuring that the Lagos  State Traffic Management Authority, LASTMA will be on ground to manage the traffic flow and minimize inconvenience, the commissioner appealed to the citizenry for sustained cooperation as the current administration actualizes the promise to improve the transport network within the state.

MIKE OCHONMA